One Bowl Microwave Macaroni And Cheese

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or any other cheese that suits your fancy)

Recipe

• 1 combine the pasta, water and salt in a microwave-safe bowl.
• 2 microwave on high in 2 minute intervals until the pasta is al dente, stirring between each interval. this should take about 6-8 minutes total. if the pasta absorbs all the water before the pasta is cooked, add another 2 tablespoons of water.
• 3 stir in the milk and the cheddar cheese. microwave on high in 30 second intervals until the cheese has melted into a creamy sauce, stirring between each interval for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total. for a creamier sauce, add an extra tablespoon or two of milk and cheese.
• 4 optional add-ins: add any of these along with the milk and cheese: diced onions, diced peppers, diced tomatoes, shredded leftover meat, a few tablespoons of salsa, 1/4 teaspoon dried mustard, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.